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Public Assistance

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What is Public Assistance?

Public assistance is temporary financial aid provided to those who are vulnerable, persons living with disabilities, have medical conditions, or are unable to adequately manage their households.

Types of Public Assistance

Economical Assistance

Providing economic assistance through cash grants, financial aid, and support programs to help individuals and families facing financial hardship meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life.

Medical Assistance

Our Ministry provides medical assistance to those in need, including financial support for treatments, access to healthcare services, and aid for essential medications, ensuring everyone receives the care they deserve.

Persons with Disability

Persons with disabilities can access financial aid, assistive services, skills training, and inclusive programs designed to promote independence and equal opportunities for a better quality of life.

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SERVICES OFFERED

Requirements

Guyanese residents aged 18-64 can seek public assistance for themselves or a child due to financial hardship or a medical condition providing they have a medical report .

Eligibility

To determine if you are eligible to receive Public Assistance, the Ministry looks at your:
  • Financial and medical/disability status
  • The process involves assessing your income, assets, housing expenses, and family size to determine if you are financially eligible for Public Assistance.

How to apply?

  • Free forms are available at all Ministry’s locations countrywide OR can be downloaded online through MoHSSS’ website: https://mhsss.gov.gy/forms/.
  • Process:
    Applicants are interviewed by the officers after which the duly constituted Local Board of Guardians of the district will deliberate and decide if the applicant will qualify to receive the public assistance. Once the applicant is approved, the officer will call to inform the applicant when they can uplift the booklet. It can after which be cashed at the post office and soon at alternate locations.

Processing Time

  • 6-8 weeks from time of application submission

Documents required to process application

  • Guyanese Birth certificate
  • A Valid Guyanese Passport or Citizenship papers
  • A Valid Guyanese National Identification card
  • Information about your housing costs (such as rent receipts, mortgage statements, or utility and heating bills)
  • Information about your income (such as pay stubs or support orders)
  • Information about your job or training program
When we look at your financial situation, we consider many things, such as:
  • Number of persons in your family
  • Number of children and their ages
  • If you have a spouse or adult dependents
  • Your income and assets
  • If you are entitled to other sources of income
  • Where you are residing
  • Letters from the schools the children are attending.

Contact

Location

Lot 1, Water and Cornhill Streets, Stabroek, Georgetown

Telephone Number

+592 225- 6202 / 223 - 6027

Opening Hours

Mon- Thu 08:00 am-04:30 pm
Fri 08:00 am-03:30 pm